NRHA's product knowledge training
programs for employees are designed
to give store associates the information they need to be productive right from the
start. We offer training programs in core hardware and building materials categories
and it's free to all NRHA members.

Contractors

April 5, 2013 — Nonfarm payroll employment edged up in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 7.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, with 88,000 jobs added in the month. Read more »

January 26, 2012 — Contractors and other trade professionals are relying on mobile technology, like smartphones, tablets and laptops, to make more purchase decisions, according to research released by Eric Mower + Associates Group B2B.
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January 23, 2012 — The 2012 Home Hardware Tough as Nails Contractor Tradeshows kicked off in Peterborough, Ontario. The annual invitation-only event connecting Home Hardware Building Centre’s suppliers with contractor customers from across Canada, this year’s six tradeshows will be held in Peterborough, Sudbury, Waterloo, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Moncton.
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December 9, 2010 — The Home Depot is taking a more proactive approach to capturing and retaining professional and contractor customers. During a conference call, CEO Frank Blake announced the launch of the First for Pro program. Read more »